Prenatal Maternal Depression as a Critical Developmental Risk Factor: Large-Scale IPD Meta-Analysis of 76,514 Children
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Prenatal Maternal Depression as a Critical Developmental Risk Factor: Large-Scale IPD Meta-Analysis of 76,514 Children

This large-scale individual participant data meta-analysis of 76,514 children reveals that prenatal maternal depression is significantly associated with increased risks of ADHD, ASD, and behavioral symptoms, independent of pre-pregnancy depression and largely consistent across both male and female offspring.
Beyond the Incessant Ovulation Hypothesis: How Menopausal Status and Birth Cohort Reshape Ovarian Cancer Risk
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Beyond the Incessant Ovulation Hypothesis: How Menopausal Status and Birth Cohort Reshape Ovarian Cancer Risk

A massive cohort study of 2.2 million women reveals that ovarian cancer risk factors vary significantly by menopausal status and birth year. While early menarche and low parity remain universal risks, the protective benefits of breastfeeding and oral contraceptives appear specific to premenopausal women.
Video Remote Interpreting for Deaf Patients: Bridging Communication Gaps or Just a Digital Band-Aid?
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Video Remote Interpreting for Deaf Patients: Bridging Communication Gaps or Just a Digital Band-Aid?

This randomized clinical trial evaluates Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for Deaf patients, finding that while it empowers patients to express themselves, it does not significantly improve their overall understanding of physicians, suggesting that technology alone cannot solve complex clinical communication barriers.